Category: Logistics -Transportation

In an era where operational efficiency and machine health are critical, oil quality sensors are indispensable tools for successful lubrication management. By harnessing these cutting-edge technologies, businesses can proactively detect potential issues and take prompt action to avoid costly machinery failures and downtime. “Investing in integrated monitoring solutions empowers businesses to optimise lubrication management, reduce operational costs, and ensure continuous production, gaining a competitive advantage in today’s dynamic industrial landscape, comments Craig FitzGerald from ISO-Reliability Partners. Among the most critical factors affecting machinery efficiency and longevity is the condition of…

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President of the Southern African Railways Association (SARA), Hishaam Emeran, has called on the African continent to harness the potential of rail as it has a critical role to play in growing the economy and creating jobs. “We must harness rail’s potential on the continent and in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) by embarking on ambitious programmes that will expand the role of both passenger and freight rail. These systems have the potential to contribute to our continent’s socio-economic prosperity,” Emeran said on Thursday. Addressing the Africa Rail 2024…

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BMG’s Smart-Farming agricultural team works closely with farmers throughout Southern Africa, assisting them with the selection, installation and operation of new electromechanical systems. These projects are designed to improve efficiencies, reduce energy consumption and minimise maintenance requirements.   “Like all sectors of business, farming operations are facing the challenges of power supply limitations and the rising costs of electricity and water consumption, as well as crippling labour, capital equipment investment and maintenance expenses,” says Carlo Beukes, BMG’s agricultural manager. “BMG’s team of agricultural experts – through its ‘Boer Slim’/Smart Farming…

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Now the world’s second-largest producer of copper behind Chile, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is seeing considerable investment in infrastructure to support mining and other sectors. What is now vital for the country is to ‘lock in’ its progress to date, and pave a sustainable way forward that fully leverages the economic spin-off of copper mining, according to SRK Consulting South Africa’s chairman Vis Reddy. The company has had a local practice – SRK Congo – in Lubumbashi since 2010, which is staffed, managed and majority owned by experienced…

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New South African legislation decreed that existing plants must comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES) in compliance to NOX (Nitrogen Oxides) levels of less than 350 mg/Nm3.   In chemistry, NOX is a generic term used for the nitrogen oxides that contribute to air pollution and the destruction of the ozone layer. Nitrous oxide (N2O), commonly known as laughing gas, is produced as a by-product in the manufacture of nitric acid, an important raw material used in the production of fertilizers, amongst others.   “Operators are under increasing pressure…

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THE capital equipment buying decision carries risk. There is cost and, quite often, a deadline. The scale of financial outlay must be carefully considered: if incorrect choice leads to equipment underperformance or, worse, failure, a replacement will have to be bought. Care and caution are the watchwords. Choosing a factory crane is especially tricky. Condra, a leading manufacturer of overhead cranes and hoists, offers the following advice to smooth the buying process and minimise risk: First, quantify the cost of lost production in the event of a breakdown. Always high,…

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Babcock – the sole importer and distributor of DAF trucks, parts, and service in Southern Africa – has won the prestigious DAF International Sales Dealer of the Year award. Marius Barnard, the company’s managing director, and Mark Gavin, national sales director, reveal that customer loyalty is one of the key reasons for the company’s success. IT costs five times more to attract a new customer than to keep an existing one. That’s according to Khalid Saleh, author of “Conversion Optimization: The Art and Science of Converting Prospects to Customers”, who…

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Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has applauded the socio-economic impact of the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL’s) R3 billion road infrastructure investment in the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality (BCMM) and surrounding areas during an oversight visit today. The Minister’s visit covered four SANRAL projects: the N2 Green River to Buffalo River, valued at R655 million; the N2 Belstone and Breidbach interchanges, valued at R438 million; Kwa-Tshatshu Community Development project, valued at R24 million and the Kwa-Rhayi Community Development project, valued at R30.8 million. These projects have generated more than 1000…

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ZERO Carbon Logistics, a subsidiary of Zero Carbon Charge, is developing 120 solar PV electric truck charging sites on national highways across South Africa. The initial six sites will be built on the major N3 freight route between Durban and Johannesburg. This 120 truck charging network will be the first off-grid, 100% green electric truck charging network in the country. It is being built in addition to the 120 electric passenger vehicle off-grid charging sites currently being built by Zero Carbon Charge. This offering is in response to the growing…

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Relocating to a new house or place of business can be challenging. It might be quite a daunting task to consider packing up everything you own, securely moving it, and then unpacking it at your new home. That’s the role of expert movers in Cape Town. Your move may be easy and stress-free if you work with a team of knowledgeable movers. Here are the top reasons why you should choose professional Cape Town removal companies for a smooth move: Experience and expertise Professional movers possess the required knowledge and experience to…

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